Summary
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A long-term automation engineering opportunity supporting a European public-sector environment. The role combines cloud and virtualization technologies, Red Hat Linux, programming, and automation, with a hybrid work model, English proficiency requirement, and security clearance requirement.
Highlights
Long-term 48-month automation engineering engagement with a 70% on-site and 30% remote model, exposure to major cloud and virtualization platforms, and a clearly defined professional grading framework.
Description
Automation Engineer (Warsaw, 70% on-site, 30% remote) – Frontex
Profile: Automation Engineer (VMware, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Linux Red Hat, Programming languages) - Level Standard.
Place of performance: On-site service provision at Frontex Headquarters in Warsaw (Poland) – 70% intramuros + 30% extramuros (remote).
Duration of the mission: 48 months.
Security Clearance: Is required (required from day 45 of assignment) - RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED.
Travel: Not foreseen.
Minimum level of education: Level 6.
Minimum English language skills: B2.
Minimum IT relevant experience: 5 years (2 years in similar positions).
Award Criteria: 30% Price / 60% Quality.
Minimum required scoring for interview: 60%.
Rate: Flexible.
The rate offered depends on the candidate’s level, in accordance with the European public grading system.
Further details are available upon discussion.
NWH: 220 days x 4 years.
EWH: 6 days x 4 years.
Required technical certificates: Not strictly required.
All certifications related to the activities listed below will be considered advantageous.
Knowledge And Skills
Knowledge
[01] Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell or Bash.
[02] Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible.
[03] Experience with Infrastructure automatization tools such as Terraform or VMware ARIA Automation.
[04] Strong knowledge of virtualization platforms (such as VMware vSphere) and Cloud platforms (such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud).
[05] Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux Red Hat configuration and automatization.
[06] Experience in collaborating with multiple support groups.
[07] Experience with ticketing systems and ITIL based change management, configuration management and release management processes.
Skills:
[08] Good organizational and prioritising skills.
[09] A proactive attitude, team-work spirit, being self-motivated with a strong user orientation.
[10] Good communication skills.
[11] Able to cope with fast changing technologies.
Typical Tasks And Responsibilities
Designing, implementing, and maintaining automated systems and tools to support various IT operations, including infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, deployment, and incident response (products including VMware, Azure/AWS/Google Cloud, Windows Server and Linux Red Hat).
Analysing existing IT processes and workflows, identifying areas for improvement, proposing and developing automation strategies to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance scalability.
Writing scripts and developing code using programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate routine tasks, data processing, and system integration.
Utilizing configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible) and infrastructure-As-code (IaC) frameworks (e.g., Terraform, VMware ARIA Automation) to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of IT infrastructure components.
Recommending and implementing IT best practices.
Implementing changes according to ICT change management procedures.
Providing 2nd line support to other IT teams and coordinating with 3rd line of support.
Updating the technical documentation and operating procedures.
Evaluating and implementing IT security standards.
Participation in coordination and project meetings.
Other specific duties aligned to profile as assigned by supervisor.
